164: Sharing Your Story to Inspire Others

"Becoming a dad is a big step forward. It's a first-time realization that you're responsible for another person."
"When I got this pro camera, I was like, I gotta be a pro."
"Document your journey. That's what inspired me to get into podcasting and document my journey."
"If we shy away from conversations about politics or religion or relationships or LGBTQ+, then we're never going to feel comfortable enough as dads to have that conversation later with our kids about these things."
"Every conversation, every big conversation, little conversation should be coming from within the home with your kids because you're their best source of information."
"If you're never having the conversations about sex and drugs and alcohol and gender and religion and faith and morals and values, they're never going to know these things."

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, Jay interviews Junaid Ahmed, a father of four and a content creator. They discuss Junaid's journey as a dad and his passion for photography and filmmaking. Junaid shares how he got into podcasting and the importance of documenting your journey. They also talk about the evolution of blogging and podcasting as platforms for sharing stories and connecting with others. It is important for dads to have open and honest conversations with their children about topics such as politics, religion, relationships, and gender. If dads shy away from these conversations, their children will seek information from unreliable sources. Dads need to be the best source of information for their kids and teach them tolerance and acceptance. It is crucial to have a solid foundation of belief and values within the home and to lead by example. Dads should also be mindful of what they consume, as what they put in will affect what comes out in their interactions with others. It is important to make personal changes in order to see changes in one's environment and relationships. Dads should raise children with morals and teach them to stand for something. Finding a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and guidance on the journey of fatherhood.

Takeaways
Fatherhood is a transformative experience that changes one's perspective on life and priorities.
Passion for photography and filmmaking can lead to a career in content creation.
Podcasting is a powerful platform for documenting your journey and sharing stories.
Blogging and guest blogging are effective ways to create and share content.
Sharing your story can inspire and help others who are going through similar experiences. Dads should not shy away from having conversations with their children about important topics such as politics, religion, relationships, and gender.
If dads avoid these conversations, their children will seek information from unreliable sources.
Dads need to be the best source of information for their kids and teach them tolerance and acceptance.
It is important to have a solid foundation of belief and values within the home and lead by example.
Dads should be mindful of what they consume, as it will affect their interactions with others.
Personal changes are necessary to see changes in one's environment and relationships.
Dads should raise children with morals and teach them to stand for something.
Finding a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and guidance on the journey of fatherhood.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:37 The Journey of Fatherhood and Content Creation
04:35 From Amateur to Pro: Junaid's Passion for Photography and Filmmaking
07:37 The Evolution of Podcasting and the Power of Storytelling
10:06 Guest Blogging and Guest Podcasting: Creating New Content and Learning from Others
12:12 The Impact of Sharing Your Story: Inspiring and Helping Others
22:33 The Importance of Having Open Conversations with Children
28:14 Teaching Children Values, Tolerance, and Acceptance
30:37 Being Mindful of the Information You Consume
37:03 The Role of Fathers in Shaping the Future Generation